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We are delighted to announce that we are looking for a Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive or Paralegal to join our cross-border litigation team on a permanent contract. The cross-border litigation team at DACB specialise in claims with an international element, ranging from domestic road traffic accidents involving foreign-registered vehicles, road traffic accidents overseas, claims against foreign hoteliers and their insurers, and international insurance disputes. The work is interesting and varied and we work with several different clients, however what they all have in common is that they value our specialist knowledge - so we are looking for someone that has high standards, good attention to detail, and a genuine interest in what can be a very technical area.
Job Responsibility:
Proactively running a case load of small/fast/intermediary and/or multi-track litigated claims in strict adherence to the Service Level Agreement(s) entered into with the insurer client and assisting senior colleagues with more complex cases
Be responsible for managing all financial aspects of their caseload, to include billing in strict adherence to the Service Level Agreement(s) entered into with the insurer client, managing WIP, debt and resolving general accounting queries
Day to day responsibilities will include but is not limited to the following: - Analysis of evidence and setting case strategies encompassing both technical and commercial considerations, obtaining and drafting pleadings, witness statements and letters of response, conducting (telephone) negotiation of claims, preparing detailed counter schedules, sound file management – to include consistent and accurate: billing
management of WIP and file closures
updating Management Information
Participate in business development and client training events where necessary
Requirements:
Qualified solicitor, chartered legal executive (With litigation rights) or barrister with at least 1 year's relevant litigation experience
Paralegal looking to start their career in a fast-growing and exciting area of law
Ideally cross-border experience, if not cross-border, strong defendant litigation experience instead
Confident Multi-track experience
Strong litigation skills
Languages a bonus but not essential
Committed to learning and building specialist knowledge
Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)
Nice to have:
Languages a bonus but not essential
What we offer:
High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
In person and remote social events
Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities